Ephesians 1:9 · KJV

"Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

⁸Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

⁹Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

¹⁰That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

¹¹In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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Devotional Reflection

FearShame

Jesus IS the King! Christ was the point of God's plan. God's plan depended on Christ coming at the right time. God's plan was to bring everyone together in Christ by making Him king over everyone. God is very happy about this plan, too, because it will save us. God is the only one who can save us. Jesus saves us and rules over us. So, the real question we face today is this: In what parts of our lives, hearts, secrets, sins, or rebellion have we not given Him control?

Prayer

I am aware that my heart is capable of deceit, dear Father. I sometimes even manage to fool myself. But as I bow in Your presence and am challenged by Your Word, I am made aware of the areas in which I have not yet completely given You and Jesus' lordship control. Dear Father, I beg You to gently reveal and convict me of my self-deception so that I may be completely lost in Your will. Please do this through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveGratitudeHopeCompassionAweContentmentFearShame

Jesus is the King! Christ was the point of God's plan. God's plan depended on Christ coming at the right time. God's plan was to bring everyone together in Christ by making Him king over everyone. God is very happy about this plan, too, because it will save us. God is the only one who can save us. Jesus saves us and rules over us. So, the real question we face today is this: In what parts of our lives, hearts, secrets, sins, or rebellion have we not given Him control?

Prayer

O Holy Father, I know that my heart can sometimes lie. I can sometimes even trick myself. But when I kneel before You and am convicted by Your Word, I am reminded of the parts of my life that I haven't fully given over to Your control and the control of Jesus. Please, dear Father, let the Holy Spirit gently show me how I've been fooling myself and convict me of it, so that I can give myself completely to Your will. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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